Extreme Indifference to Human Life
As difficult as it is for a family to cope with the unexpected loss of a loved one due to an accident, it is often even more troubling when his or her wrongful death was caused by a violent criminal act. One criminally punishable offense is the demonstration of an “extreme indifference to human life”. There is no statutorily defined category of behaviors that attain this level of egregiousness. But the legal system has established the precedent that certain individuals may be prosecuted criminally or civilly for acts that exhibit a disregard for the safety of others.
An experienced attorney can help you to hold reckless individuals accountable for the tragic death of your loved one. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to speak with a compassionate and skilled legal counselor who can explain your legal options and rights to you in this challenging and confusing time.
Examples of Extreme Indifference
At the most basic level, the principle of extreme indifference rests upon just what those words mean. When someone is exceptionally uncaring about the fate of another person, there may be grounds for an extreme indifference claim. There does not have to be any sort of malice or the commitment of an intentional harm in order for you to pursue a legal action for wrongful death. Examples of extreme indifference to human life may include:
- Participating in the commission of a murder in an accessory capacity
- Hit and run pedestrian accidents
- The reckless dispersal of toxic chemicals
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